Emergency Access System For A Structure

Abstract

An emergency access system comprising a structure having therein at least two rooms with at least one common wall between them and an exterior wall, an access opening defined in at least one selected from an exterior wall and common wall, a panel sized to substantially fill each opening, and breakaway mounting means for releasably retaining each panel within each opening, whereby an access opening enables a person in an emergency to release the breakaway mounting means by applying pressure to the panel, thus allowing emergency access.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]None.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention generally relates to emergency access systems for structures. More particularly, the invention relates to systems and methods for ingressing and egressing a structure during an emergency allowing the rescuers to easily enter the structure or trapped personnel to easily exit.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]The invention relates to a system of breakaway panels that allows persons in emergency situations who are prevented from exiting using the normal avenues of escape to reach safety or rescuers who are prevented from reaching such persons through normal avenues within the structure to reach them. More particularly, the invention relates to a system of breakaway panels enabling a person in an emergency to create an escape opening by striking or applying pressure to the breaking away panel in the room and if present, the adjoining break away panel on the opposite wall of the adjacent room thus cre...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a low cost, one-time use emergency access system that can be easily installed in a building and integrated into the existing wall structure without adding weight or complexity. It allows people to move from room to room within a building to a designated exit area, providing a seamless and safe way to escape in the event of an emergency. The design is convenient for people of different statures, ages, and abilities. It can also be used as a training tool for teachers or security personnel. Overall, the invention solves the problems of previous designs that were complex and costly, providing a more practical and effective solution for emergency evacuations.

Problems solved by technology

However, there are situations where these routes and exits may be blocked.

If the air conditioner were to catch on fire, the person staying in that room would have no reasonable means of escape without injury and would likely die due to smoke or fire.

Additionally, in these situations, the injury and death tolls are usually greater when the room is on an upper floor or level where the only option may be to jump and suffer serious injury or even death.

Furthermore, with an increased number of school shootings, the teachers and students are locked in their respective rooms, effectively placing them alone waiting for help to arrive once the teacher has locked the door.

There is typically only one way into the classroom and if the shooter enters through the door, the children and teacher have no reasonable means of escape nor do they have the ability to defend themselves since each classroom usually contains only a single unarmed adult to fend off the attacker.

Additionally, the design would be bulky and heavy based on the components selected and the overall structure.

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